Lot 208
Heinrich Aldegrever (1502-1555)
Lot 208 Details
Heinrich Aldegrever (1502-1555), German
HERCULES SQUEEZING ANTHAEUS TO DEATH; HERCULES FIGHTING AGAINST THE RIVER GOD ACHELUS, 1550 (FROM THE LABOURS OF HERCULES, PLATES 6 AND 7) [HOLLSETIN, 88; 89]
Two engravings on laid paper; each signed with monogram initials “AG” and dated 1550 in the plate, with letters in the lower margin. Each unframed.
Together with another by the artist:
HEINRICH ALDEGREVER (1502-1555), GERMAN
ABSALOM INVITING DAVID AND HIS BROTHERS TO A FEAST (FROM THE STORY OF AMNON AND TAMAR, PLATE 5), 1540 [HOLLSTEIN, 26]
Engraving on laid paper; signed with monogram initials “AG” and dated 1540 and inscribed with plate number in the plate. Unframed.
Plate/Sheet, trimmed to or just outside platemark 4.1" x 2.6" — 10.5 x 6.7 cm.; 4.1" x 2.6" — 10.5 x 6.7 cm.; 4.7" x 3" — 12 x 7.7 cm.
Estimate $600-$800